News: Gaborik was cut on his right knee by the skate of teammate Henrik Lundqvist during Tuesday's practice, the Associated Press reports. [+]
Impact: As a result, Gaborik received stitches, but didn't require X-rays. His status for Wednesday night's game against Nashville wasn't immediately clear. ( RotoWire - Tue. Feb 9, 2010) |
News: Gaborik limped off at practice on Tuesday after the New York Rangers' leading scorer was cut on the right knee by the ice skate of goalie Henrik Lundqvist in a collision. Gaborik skated in on Lundqvist during a breakaway drill and tried to jump over his teammate's outstretched leg when contact was made. The Slovakian right wing, who has a team-high 35 goals and 69 points, fell to the ice and stayed down for a few moments. [+]
Impact: Gaborik skated off slowly with assistance and didn't put weight on his right leg. He received stitches at the practice facility, but didn't require X-rays. He wasn't available to speak to reporters. His status for Wednesday night's home game against Nashville wasn't immediately clear. Gaborik is also slated to play for Slovakia at the Vancouver Olympics. ( STATS - Tue. Feb 9, 2010) |
News: Gaborik skated gingerly off the ice at Tuesday's practice, favoring his right leg, the Newark Star-Ledger reports. [+]
Impact: Consider Gaborik day-to-day until a further update on his status is available. ( RotoWire - Tue. Feb 9, 2010) | |
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News: Talbot (groin) did not take part in Tuesday's practice, according to the Penguins' Web site. [+]
Impact: He's missed seven of the team's last eight games and probably won't play on Wednesday. ( RotoWire - Tue. Feb 9, 2010) |
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Alex Goligoski (PIT)
News: The Penguins are pleased with Goligoski's recent play at both ends of the ice. The blueliner has three assists in his last four games, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. [+]
Impact: Goligoski started the season on fire with six goals and 13 points in 15 games. After enduring injuries off and on since then, his level of play sagged. Whether it was because he was pressing or worrying about his defense, Goligoski's not sure. "Maybe a little bit of everything," Goligoski said. "If I had an answer, I'd tell you and try to use it." He hasn't scored a goal in 32 games. Coach Dan Bylsma wants Goligoski to focus on his skating. "He's a unique skater, unique ability," Bylsma noted. "He needs to use that both to defend and offensively. Sometimes if you're just worried about defending, you stop skating as much. He needs to make sure he's moving his feet, using that asset to defend, go back for pucks, and then get into the transition when it's there." ( RotoWire - Tue. Feb 9, 2010) |
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Tim Wallace (PIT)
News: The Penguins assigned Wallace to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Monday, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. [+]
Impact: Now that Chris Kunitz has returned after missing 15 games to have surgery on a torn abdominal muscle, Wallace was sent down to the AHL as expected. ( RotoWire - Mon. Feb 8, 2010) | |
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